At this moment in history it would seem that Fundamentalist Christians are in a push to force religion into the affairs of the state at a level unprecedented in history. From state sponsored religious displays on public property,to the attempt to teach "intelligent design" in schools which is really nothing more than an attempt to use junk science to justify teaching creationism in public schools. A venue which it has no right for entry into. Why aren't Americans putting up a better fight against these actions, are they willfully ignorant of what's going on or do they simply not care? Every country that has ever allowed too much control of the state by religion has suffered greatly for it,if nothing else the teaching of creation as science will be yet another act pushing our education system closer to being the laughing stock of the world. America needs to stop this move quickly,wouldn't you agree?
2006-12-09 22:25:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't think it is willful ignorance> I think that most people just find the ideas of the religious right unbelievable. I doubt if most Germans would have believed it if Hitler and the Nazi Parties goals had been explained to them either. I have tried pointing out what Dominioniusm is several times and the people I told about it thought I was a UFO type. I find the same thing about creationism. If you tell somebody from a modern country about what happened in the Kansas School system they find it totally incomprehensible. They think the Creationists and Intelligent design are like the Flat Earth Society, and as a result are unable to take them seriously. It is a crazy situation.
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2006-12-09 22:55:01 · answer #1 · answered by Barabas 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately since most Americans are Christian (or at least raised as such) they are blinded by the encroachment. Since it doesn't offend them, it should not be offensive.
Of course, any logical person would realize this is a ridiculous rationalization. Christians would be incredibly offended if courthouses were allowed to display Islamic or Hindu religious artifacts. Why do they think those of other religions are not offended by Christian ones?
2006-12-09 22:42:26 · answer #2 · answered by Voodoid 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How to do it is the question.
The force behind this is organized, they put their children through Jesus camp, they work much harder than those that oppose it.
I don't think that we have a chance.
The fundamentalists will totally take over the government in another 20 years, and religious wars will prevail.
Sorry bud, but I can't see intelligence beating bigotry.
I just wish I could shine a light of hope for sanity.
2006-12-09 22:39:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
nah..... and i will tell you why:
1st of all, religion used to be very much in the affairs of state, pretty much up to the 1950's, so your basic premise is flawed or incorrect. Do yourself a favor and read some of the original documents written by our founding fathers... Christianity was very much in the forefront of their thinking and in the running of the nation at its inception.
2nd of all, I guess you aren't keeping up with the latest science about the creation/evolution debate; evolution is headed out the door because it is NOT science at all, not even a proper theory by the definition of theory.. only a premise unfounded in truth, only on speculation which is looking more and more foolish as time goes on and man digs deeper into the fossil evidence and into micro/macro biology.
And thirdly, America needs to get back to the basics of its Christian heritage and stand up for the truth strongly so that it will regain the respect of other nations.
2006-12-09 22:38:45 · answer #4 · answered by skypiercer 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
no person likes a enthusiast different than yet another enthusiast, birds of a feather and all that. the same is actual interior the Islamic community approximately their very own extremists. it is likewise actual that babies raised that way will in all likelihood on no account replaced, as Hitler used to declare, "provide me a boy until he's 8 and that i'll have him something of his existence". the concepts and innovations do not replace, basically the message being taught.
2016-10-18 01:36:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Roman Catholic I disagree with you. I believe that the religion of secular humanism has to much influence on our educational system. This group of religious individuals have hijack our American educational system and use it as a propaganda tool to teach radical humanism against all other faith traditions. This religious view dominates all aspects of public education in literature, science, history, health, and extra curricula activities.
I resent paying taxes for someone else's religious viewpoint. Humanism is a religion that is totally non scientific and very bigoted to other points of view. It is narrow in its world view, and isolated in its perception. Yet, points the finger at all who question their validity or ideas.
In public education our government demands that all are allowed to enter the public discussion of ideas and viewpoints. The largest inhibitors of freedom of speech are the liberal secularist in charge of public education.
2006-12-09 22:54:20 · answer #6 · answered by Lives7 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
As a Christian,I'd say America has many religious groups in it,but it's still a Christian nation.But I don't think religion has a place in School teaching.If you want your kids to have that type of education,send them to an appropriate private school.
2006-12-09 22:33:22 · answer #7 · answered by Vtmtnman 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Speak for yourself, I am putting up a fight, I'm fighting this kind of idiotic nonsense everyday. My whole life has become a fight, but nobody's gonna listen to me, I don't have a PHD and 6-figure income. So, I win when I can, and live day-by-day.
2006-12-09 22:35:23 · answer #8 · answered by enslavementality 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I don`t go a bundle on fundamentalism, but it is also a fact that when the state abandons and seperates from the state religion, the morality of that nation nose dives and eventually leads to the demise of that nation.
2006-12-09 22:35:05 · answer #9 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i always thought that Church's used to run schools and govt much more in historical times then slowly they handed both it over much more to the govt i remember it was legal to pray in schools now its much different kings in history used to listen to Christians i wouldn't worry there's much more in life to worry about than Christians worry more how the schools in America ARE TURNING OUT that's where passionate people like your self need to turn there energy Christians are harmless!!!
2006-12-09 22:38:58 · answer #10 · answered by sarina 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋